The Floating Prince 👑 | Fairytale for Sleep by Frank R. Stockton

Tonight on Chapter & Pillow, we are diving into Frank R. Stockton’s imaginative 19th-century tale, The Floating Prince. The story follows a young prince who finds himself separated from his kingdom. Instead of giving up, he decides to gather a wonderfully strange group of followers, including a giant and an echo, and sets off on a journey across the seas. It is a sweet, whimsical story full of lighthearted innocence that provides a perfect, low-stakes escape for a busy mind. This soft, ad-free narration features slow pacing to help you quiet your thoughts, let go of the day, and drift off naturally. Behind the Story: Frank R. Stockton was incredibly famous for writing stories with completely unexpected, open endings. In fact, his most famous story, The Lady, or the Tiger?, caused such a massive public stir because it didn't reveal the ending that he received letters from thousands of readers begging for the answer. He never gave it away, preferring to let his audience dream up their own conclusions. I thought about this for the podcast, but it's not exactly sleep material. I encourage you to give it a read if you have time! :) Send us Fan Mail Support the show About Chapter & Pillow Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep brings you classic bedtime stories that I carefully select to help you leave your day behind and drift peacefully to sleep. No AI-just calm stories by a human voice. 💌 Stay in touch: Have a public-domain story request, suggestion, or just want to say hello? Write anytime at [email protected]. ⭐ Enjoying the show? A rating or review is a simple way to help other listeners discover Chapter & Pillow, and I would be so grateful for your support.. Thank you for spending part of your night with me. So close your eyes, settle in, and have the sweetest of dreams. I'll “see” you next time. Kathleen 🌙